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OutstandingMixedLast inspected 09/05/2018

Hackney New Primary School

Primary · Free schools · Hackney · N1 5FR
Pupils
337
Capacity
350
FSM %
33.2%
EAL %
52%
KS2 R+W+M
81%
About this school

Hackney New Primary School is a free schools mixed primary school located in Hackney, London (N1 5FR). It has 337 pupils and a capacity of 350.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2018, Hackney New Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 81% of pupils at Hackney New Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 8% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 84%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (33.2%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 52% speak English as an additional language. Hackney is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)81%
National average ~65%3-year average: 84%
Higher Standard
8%
Reading
85%
Maths
81%
Writing
81%
Grammar & Punctuation
79%
English as Additional Language
52%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
71%
Girls
89%
Gender gap: 18.0 percentage points — girls ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
74%
Non-disadvantaged
88%
Gap
5pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughHackney
PhasePrimary
TypeFree schools
Address2 Downham Road, London, N1 5FR
Telephone2030193470
URN142112
Area House Prices — Hackney · 2024
Median price
£560k
Average price
£650k
Annual change
+1.2%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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Ofsted ratings updated monthly — if this school was recently inspected, run download_ofsted.py or check reports.ofsted.gov.uk directly.
KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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